Primary Teacher

Location:

Vilamoura, PT, 8125

Date: 10 Dec 2025

Application closing date: Interviews will be ongoing

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Vilamoura International School (CIV) is the leading educational institution in the South of Portugal, offering Pre-school, Basic Education, and Secondary Education with the most prestigious national and Cambridge curricula.

Set within a unique natural environment, with a recreational space of approximately 18,500m², VIS has spent the last 40 years developing an educational model that emphasizes early learning of foreign languages (Portuguese, English, and French), research, and educational priorities grounded in democratic and humanist values.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we design our growth roadmap, and new staff will have the opportunity to actively contribute to this development. While committed to academic excellence, we also prioritize the personal and professional growth of our staff.

Vilamoura International School is looking for an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our school starting September 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where all pupils can thrive.
Use a range of teaching strategies and assessment methods to support individual learning needs.
Foster pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through strong pastoral care.
Participate in collaborative planning, year-group initiatives, and the wider school community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A university degree in Primary Education or a relevant teaching qualification.
Strong understanding of effective primary teaching and learning practices.
Experience working with young learners in an international or diverse educational setting (preferred).
Excellent organisational, communication, and classroom management skills.
An adaptable, reflective teaching style with a commitment to continuous improvement.
A caring, student-centred approach and dedication to safeguarding and wellbeing.
Confidence using ICT to enrich teaching and learning.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com